Observational studyCurrent heart failure reports2019
Patient-Associated Predictors of 15- and 30-Day Readmission After Hospitalization for Acute Heart Failure.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Prediction models for hospital readmissions in patients with heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2021Pooled it
- Risk stratification scores for patients with acute heart failure in the Emergency Department: A systematic review.European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care · 2020Pooled it
- Lung and Inferior Vena Cava Point-of-Care Ultrasonography, NT-Pro-BNP, and Discharge Body Weight as Predictors of Rehospitalization in Acute Heart Failure.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Predicting death or readmission following heart failure hospitalisation: the VancOuver CoastAL Acute Heart Failure (VOCAL-AHF) registry.Open heart · 2025Article
- Optimization of Patient Pathway in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction and Worsening Heart Failure. Role of Vericiguat.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundIdentifying readmission predictors in heart failure (HF) patients may help guide preventative efforts and save costs. We aimed to identify 15- and 30-day readmission predictors due to cardiovascular reasons. METHODS AND
resultsA total of 1831 patients with acute HF admission were prospectively followed during a year. Patient-associated variables were gathered at admission/discharge and events during follow-up. A multivariate Fine and Gray competing risk regression model and a cumulative incidence function were used to identify predictors and build a risk score model for 15- and 30-day readmission. The 15- and 30-day readmission rates due to cardiovascular reasons were 7.1% and 13.9%. Previous acute myocardial infarction, congestive signs at discharge, and length of stay > 9 days were predictors of 15- and 30-day readmission, while much weight loss and large NT-ProBNP reduction were protective factors. The NT-ProBNP reduction was larger at 30 days (> 55%) vs 15 days (> 40%) to protect from readmission. Glomerular filtration rate at discharge < 60 mL/min/1.73m
conclusionsPrevious identified factors for early readmission were confirmed. The NT-ProBNP reduction should be increased (> 55%) to protect from 30-day readmission.
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